The Right Way to Sit

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The Right Way to Sit

One of the biggest issues facing us as a modern society is that our lives revolve around sedentary activities. Driving, lengthy commutes, our office jobs, TV and movies.  Everything is done sitting down.   According to the WHO (World Health Organization) physical inactivity is the 4th leading cause of death globally. Prolonged sitting will also increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by 90%.  Even if we exercise, a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine from researchers in Toronto, says that this sedentary lifestyle will STILL kill us prematurely by increasing our chances of disease.

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The Right Way to Stand

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The Right Way to Stand

Are you standing all wrong? Posture is something that's often talked about when we're sitting but standing equally if not more important. Osteoporosis and low bone density currently affects an estimated 55% of the population over the age of 50 in the United States. This means that 1 in 8 people over the age of 50 will have it at some point in their lives. It is estimated that about 54 million Americans are affected by the condition, a statistic that is thought to climb to 61 million people by 2020.

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Osteoporosis Prevention

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Osteoporosis Prevention

Osteoporosis and low bone density currently affects an estimated 55% of the population over the age of 50 in the United States.

This means that 1 in 8 people over the age of 50 will have it at some point in their lives. It is estimated that about 54 million Americans are affected by the condition, a statistic that is thought to climb to 61 million people by 2020.

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